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    What's my caterpillar?

    Just got back from South Devon. We saw this huge caterpillar (about 3" long) on the coastal footpath - just missed treading on it and the dog cr@p!!! Anyone know what it is?


    By smallblueplanet
    To see a world in a grain of sand
    And a heaven in a wild flower
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  • #2
    It's a beauty ! I have never met one, but it might be on this site. If you click on a plate, you get an enlarged picture. http://www.whatsthiscaterpillar.co.uk/plates.htm

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    • #3
      Ooohh yes does someone know please, we have them here too.
      Tx

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      • #4
        I think its part of the tiger moth family.

        i will have a look at my book later on.

        wouldnt it be great if that picture was life size, you could have made a fortune.
        http://www.paintingsussex.co.uk

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        • #5
          Could be a Garden Tiger Moth (arctia caja)
          here's the adult:

          All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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          • #6
            That moth is gorgeous! I love the patterns on its wings!
            http://jenegademaster.blogspot.com/

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            • #7
              Definitely Garden Tiger Moth - we used to have lots in the garden years ago. Careful if you pick it up - the hairs will make you itch for days
              http://www.robingardens.com

              Seek not to know all the answers, just to understand the questions.

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